Lufthansa subsidiaries Austrian Airlines, Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) and Brussels Airlines reported substantial losses for 2021 first quarter (Q1), traditionally the lowest performing period of the aviation year.

Air Tanzania can expect financial support from Tanzania’s government after the flag-carrier recorded a loss of TZS60 billion ($26 million) during its fiscal 2019/20 period resulting in total losses over the past five years of TZS150 billion.

U.S. airlines welcome a turning point in the pandemic recovery.

While U.S. airlines expect a strong summer, the demand comeback will be much slower elsewhere.

Many predicted a huge spike in aircraft retirements when COVID-19 hit. But that didn’t happen. 

As suppliers prepare for a presumed rebound in demand for parts and services to support global airline fleet activity, mitigating risk of inevitable future disruptions is top of mind.

More than a year into the COVID-19 crisis and with airlines still under unprecedented pressure, the question of airport slots is proving the adage that you can’t please all the people all of the time.  

American Airlines is on track to complete its long-running Boeing 737-800 cabin reconfiguration in the coming weeks, ensuring the entire fleet will be available to support the carrier’s growing summer schedule.